I think our ability to convert 3rd and 3 yards or less. If the line has indeed improved, we should be able to convert in those situation by running. That's always a mark of a good football team, in my opinion.

He's got more talent and a little mroe depth. Can his schemes stop teams?

I think we all agree the O-line will be better, but will they be just better or able to completely take over ballgames?

Also agree on kicking game.

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He literally couldn't run a nickel package at times last year once Art was suspended and Teague was banged up. I expect a big improvement on D just because of added depth back there.

Daniel Hood is one guy that can make this team a lot better. If he can occupy two blockers or beat the one guy on him he can cause a ripple effect along the DL. Malik can command a double team himself and Jacques is a monster. If Hood shows out, the DL can be pretty good. Couch is just as important too.

RBs/OL go hand in hand on 3rd and short. If Tennessee can convert on these, the entire team is better for it. More rest for the D and more opportunities for a big play from Bray.

He literally couldn't run a nickel package at times last year once Art was suspended and Teague was banged up. I expect a big improvement on D just because of added depth back there.

Daniel Hood is one guy that can make this team a lot better. If he can occupy two blockers or beat the one guy on him he can cause a ripple effect along the DL. Malik can command a double team himself and Jacques is a monster. If Hood shows out, the DL can be pretty good. Couch is just as important too.

RBs/OL go hand in hand on 3rd and short. If Tennessee can convert on these, the entire team is better for it. More rest for the D and more opportunities for a big play from Bray.

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I'm a big Wilcox fan. He likes to go outside the box and you could tell his hands were completely tied at times last year. I think we'll see some interesting wrinkles out of the defense. He tried at times last year, he just didn't have the horses to pull them off.

I'm a big Wilcox fan. He likes to go outside the box and you could tell his hands were completely tied at times last year. I think we'll see some interesting wrinkles out of the defense. He tried at times last year, he just didn't have the horses to pull them off.

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I like him a lot too. He seems to want his back 7 to be almost interchangeable by running little zones and blitzing from everywhere. Look at the size of the safeties he's going after.

I think Eric Gordon will be used a lot to blitz from the slot. He's not a great cover guy but he's very physical. Do you remember how Javier Arenas blitzed nearly every time he was on the field? I think that's how they will use Gordon

I like him a lot too. He seems to want his back 7 to be almost interchangeable by running little zones and blitzing from everywhere. Look at the size of the safeties he's going after.

I think Eric Gordon will be used a lot to blitz from the slot. He's not a great cover guy but he's very physical. Do you remember how Javier Arenas blitzed nearly every time he was on the field? I think that's how they will use Gordon

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Without thinking about this comment too much before saying it, it's almost like he takes 3-4 principles and incorporates them into a 4-2-5 scheme.

Hadn't thought that about Gordon, but that makes sense and I would expect it.

Brent Brewer might be a guy that steps it up. He showed flashes last year, if he gets more consistent I could see him knocking a ball loose here or there. Plus just the fact that we can actually play a nickel package won't hurt. I really wish JJ wasn't such a maroon. His presence and ability to make plays in different ways would be useful.

Brent Brewer might be a guy that steps it up. He showed flashes last year, if he gets more consistent I could see him knocking a ball loose here or there. Plus just the fact that we can actually play a nickel package won't hurt. I really wish JJ wasn't such a maroon. His presence and ability to make plays in different ways would be useful.

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I expect Brewer coming from the SS position early and often.

I can't find it and missed it, but haev they said who will be the 5th DB in the nickel set?

However, I am trying to keep my heart rate down about starting two freshmen at OLB.

The two that are least talked about are Rivera and Teague. We need solid contributions from both to be effective. I think we will need a threat at TE to open some of the running lanes once we hit SEC play. Teague will have to shut down his side of the field to give Coleman time to catch up with the speed of the game.

The two that are least talked about are Rivera and Teague. We need solid contributions from both to be effective. I think we will need a threat at TE to open some of the running lanes once we hit SEC play. Teague will have to shut down his side of the field to give Coleman time to catch up with the speed of the game.

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Rivera could be this team's Gerald Jones on 3rd downs. It appears he and Bray have a good sense of what the other is doing out there.